Trump says American flag burners will be ‘immediately arrested’ under executive order

President Donald Trump said Friday that anyone who burns the American flag "will be immediately arrested" and face a one-year prison term, citing his Aug. 25 executive order on flag desecration."To ICE, Border Patrol, Law Enforcement, and all U.S. Military: As per my August 25, 2025 Executive Order, please be advised that, from this point forward, anybody burning the American Flag will be subject to one year in prison," Trump posted on Truth Social Friday evening."You will be immediately arrested. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"VETERAN BURNS AMERICAN FLAG IN FRONT OF WHITE HOUSE